Let's Talk About Your Breasts

The Rose’s lead radiologist, Dr. Raz, sat down with Freddy Cruz for a conversation on his podcast Cruz through HTX . Dr. Raz shared his journey to a career in radiology, as well as stories that have motivated him for many years. He discusses advancements in radiology, and the role of AI in healthcare.  Over the past couple of years, artificial intelligence has been top of mind. Medicine is no exce...

Mike Martin is an inventor whose latest creation is The Coolin’ Curve . As an ardent supporter of The Rose, he generously donates time on his yacht so members of our community can experience the peace and tranquility of the water. But Mike’s road to success as an inventor didn’t come without struggle. He battled addiction while his infant granddaughter Emma fought cancer. After a stint in rehab, h...

Fawn Preuss, a community benefits officer at Common Spirit, discusses the organization's grants program and its efforts to address healthcare disparities in rural areas. She emphasizes the importance of community collaboration and meeting the needs of the most vulnerable populations. During this conversation, Fawn also highlights the role of social determinants of health and the focus on measurabl...

“Bear” Hebert is a renowned auctioneer from the Houston area and a champion of The Rose for over thirty years. The episode starts with a sneak peek into Bear's early life, where he found his calling in auctioneering and has never looked back. Dorothy and Bear go down memory lane as they reflect on how they met and how he became one of The Rose’s best friends. You’ll also hear a side of Bear you’ve...

Dr. Lerman shares her journey from being a scientist to being diagnosed with cancer and creating sugarless chocolate. She discusses her background in science and her passion for research. She explains how she got into the field of immunotherapy and her experience with being diagnosed with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Dr. Lerman emphasizes the importance of addressing the root cause of cancer and the...

Rachel Evans made one of the most difficult choices a woman could make. She chose to undergo a mastectomy due to a positive BRCA1 gene mutation. During this episode, Dorothy and Rachel talk about the emotional and physical challenges of the surgery and the impact it had on her femininity and ability to breastfeed. Rachel emphasizes the importance of research and information for women considering r...

Linda Petticrew is one determined woman. She’s worked hard and many long hours to build a stunning career as an Executive Assistant to some of the top CEO’s in the city. But her real strength tenacity was when she faced breast cancer, not once but twice. Diagnosed at a young age, she fought and won her battle and then twenty years later had to fight it again. During this episode, Linda talks about...

She lost her husband and her mother in one year. Mona Ellakany’s new reality left her with a choice: Stay in America or move back to home to Egypt. She chose America, but in 2021 Monica was diagnosed with breast cancer. During this powerful episode, she shares her story of struggle, her breast cancer experience, and all the ways her community had rallied to support her and her children. Mona is th...

The Rose’s board chair Theresa Einhorn joins the show today. In this episode, she and Dorothy talk about her journey from attorney to advocate. Theresa shares the hurdles she overcame in a male-dominated legal field and reflects on her experience with those in her life who have fought with breast cancer. She underscores the significance of self-care and sheds light on The Rose's pivotal role in gr...

Kathy Stevens joins Dorothy to share her experience with breast cancer.  From her initial diagnosis to her current battle with metastatic disease, the conversation takes many turns. You’ll be moved as she recounts the treatments she has undergone, including a double mastectomy, radiation, and chemotherapy. With raw vulnerability, Kathy delves into the emotional challenges that accompanied her jour...

Mike Hazelrigs takes us on a ride through his life as a biker and his profound involvement with The Rose and Bikers Against Breast Cancer. With candor, he shares the story of meeting his fiancé Kathy, who was diagnosed with cancer, and the challenges they faced together as a couple. Mike's motivation for participating in the Hokohay Motorcycle Challenge is a testament to his unwavering commitment...

What’s it like to be a real live Angel?  Marva Skinner shares what it takes and why Angels Surviving Cancer is so important to women. She lost both parents, battled and won her own breast cancer and now spends her time helping others. In this episode, you’ll learn how she found a renewed sense of purpose through her involvement with the organization and as a breast cancer survivor, how her experie...

Do angels really exist?  According to Vanessa Jackson, indeed they do and hers helped her survive breast cancer and domestic violence. From the safety of a shelter, and uninsured, she faced a diagnosis and treatment, but despite the worst of circumstances, Vanessa Jackson’s spirit remained unbroken. And today, we hear her story. Vanessa shares the hurdles she encountered and the support she receiv...

Aeliya Jaffar’s story is both harrowing and inspiring. She’s a former pharmacist who was diagnosed with breast cancer one year postpartum  during the COVID-19 pandemic. As if that’s not enough heartache, her paternal grandmother passed away. During this episode, Aeliya gets candid about her struggles, her triumphs, and she shares her story with an unflinching attitude of strength and heroism with...

In this inspiring episode, Chantel Williams takes us on a remarkable journey, sharing her background as a military brat and her transition from logistics to finance. She candidly discusses how she and her husband took the leap and purchased the AFP Group, embarking on a new chapter as financial advisors. Chantel's involvement with the Junior League of Houston is a testament to her commitment to co...

Jessica Duckworth is The Rose's Chief Operating Officer and mammographer. As the world began to shut down at the beginning of 2020, Jessica found a lump in her breast. In an effort to care for The Rose's patients, she put off screening and went full throttle, making sure they were cared for. As you might have predicted, this didn't bode well. Jessica was diagnosed with breast cancer. During this e...

In this eye-opening episode, CEO and co-founder of The Rose, Dorothy Gibbons, sheds light on the alarming rise of breast cancer diagnoses among young women, particularly those who were pregnant or had given birth within the past five years. She shares real life stories of The Rose’s patients and the consequences young women face.    Being pregnant or a new mother has enough challenges but that’s w...

An afternoon of yard work changed her life. Uninsured and discovering she had breast cancer, 37-year-old Ana Henriquez talks about her challenges and what it took to survive. With raw honesty, she dives into the emotional toll of losing her hair, saying goodbye to her breasts, and the unwavering love and encouragement she received from her husband and family. Ana emphasizes the critical importance...

Crowd favorite Dr. Raz joins Dorothy for a new spinoff series called “Mammograms and More.” During this conversation, Dr. Raz sheds light on the importance of mammograms in detecting breast cancer early. He gets granular by explaining what a mammogram is and why it’s important to have one every year. Changing guidelines have left many women confused over the year, and Dr. Raz’s insights clear the...

What happens when your best friend has breast cancer, and that best friend happens to be your mother? Today, you’ll hear the story of Matt Wallace. Matt’s a writer and healthcare IT professional. He’s also the son of The Rose’s COO Jessica Duckworth, who was featured in episode twelve of season one. He opens up about the balance of supporting his mother through her treatment while managing his own...

This Women's History Month, The Rose celebrates trailblazers within the breast cancer community. Chris Noble retired and embarked on every retiree's dream. She traveled the world and had a blast. But then she got bored. So she got involved with The Rose and formed lifelong friendships. All while advocating for breast health in the Black community. Learn more about what The Rose does throughout the...

This Women's History Month, The Rose celebrates trailblazers within the breast cancer community. Waitresses and restaurant workers throughout the city struggle to access basic healthcare. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re reminded of Dr. Lori Choi, a woman fighting for change. As the founder of I'll Have What She's Having , an organization dedicated to improving healthcare access for th...

This Women's History Month, The Rose celebrates trailblazers within the breast cancer community. What can we do to feed ourselves better food so we can live our best lives? Dr. Dixie Melillo joins Dorothy to answer that question, and others. And these are hard truths we all need to hear. She and Dorothy talk about nutrition as it pertains to not only cancer, but to overall health. The conversation...

To say Dr. Sean Fitzpatrick helped The Rose navigate the pandemic would be an understatement. As the Executive Director of The Jung Center, he’s not only given our community hope in the darkest of times, but he’s also done so for countless others in the Houston area. During this conversation, Dorothy and Dr. Fitzpatrick talk about the past four years and how they’ve impacted the breast cancer comm...

Gone are the days of putting ourselves last. As the battle against breast cancer continues, we, women, must prioritize our health. After all, if we don’t have health, we literally can’t care for the most important people in our lives. Making self-care essential starts today. And it must continue tomorrow, and all the days that follow. The purpose of this podcast shines a light on the importance of...